Leontini. Tetradrachm circa 430-425, AR 17.35 g. Laureate head of Apollo l. Rev. LEO – N – TI – NON Lions’ head l., with open jaws and protruding tongue; around, three barley grains and, behind, laurel leaf. Rizzo pl. XXIIII, 4 (these dies). SNG ANS 257 (these dies). Boehringer, Studies Price, pl.12, 55 (these dies). Wonderful iridescent tone, minor area of porosity, otherwise good extremely fine Ex Sotheby’s sale 8 July 1996, Highly Important Greek and Roman Coins, 16.
Price realized | 5'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |